Speakers: Wendy Williamson, Andrew Mertens, Gregory Winkler
Presentation:
Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped millions of men and women become more confident when communicating with others. The Toastmasters network of clubs and its learn-by-doing program were created to help you become a better speaker and leader. Why pay thousands of dollars for a seminar when you can join a Toastmasters club for a fraction of the cost and have fun in the process?
Join us on Tue 27 Oct to learn more about how Toastmasters can teach you to become a more effective presenter, a more compelling speaker, a sought-after mentor and a quick effective thinker who can tackle those unexpected questions from senior management or while being interviewed for your next dream job.
Join us and see the learning in action as our presenters demonstrate the benefits and value of Toastmasters. The session will include:
- an interactive impromptu speaking exercise;
- an immediate evaluation of how each speaker did, and;
- feedback on how the speaker can elevate their speech to the next level.
Speakers’ bios:
Wendy Williamson: a seasoned senior project manager with international experience working with C-Suite Executives in both the US and Canada. Wendy is now a District Director responsible for the GTA and eastward to Belleville for Toastmasters International. Her District encompasses 200+ clubs and is considered a global leader for the organisation.
Andrew Mertens: a senior IT leader with 25+ years of experience in the financial services, outsourcing and transportation sectors. Andrew is an avid workshop presenter and is the reigning district Evaluation Champion, a contest that is held to see who is best at analysing speeches and providing effective motivational feedback to a speaker.
Gregory Winkler: a Financial Controller at Invodane Engineering and Pipetel Technologies with 15+ years. Gregory joined Toastmasters 3 years ago and has experienced firsthand the growth in confidence, public speaking, analytical thinking, active listening and leadership skills that Toastmasters brings to each and every member who actively participates in the educational program.
